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BOY SCOUT TROOP 33
First Lutheran Church - DeKalb, Illinois
JOINING TROOP 33

The Boy Scout program is open to boys who are 11 through 17 years old.

HOW TO JOIN

Come visit us at a troop meeting.

Monday 7:00 p.m.
Basement - Scout Room
First Lutheran Church
324 N. Third St., DeKalb, IL

(Use alley Door 5 by dumpster)

Complete a youth application form.


QUALIFICATIONS

(a) turned 11
(b) completed fifth grade, or
(c) earned the Arrow of Light Award

...then you can become a Boy Scout.

Many Scouts in Troop 33 were Cub Scouts,
but you can join without having been in Cub Scouts or Webelos.

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BASICS ABOUT TROOP 33

ACTIVITIES
Our troop has a non-stop calendar of activities! Almost every weekend there is something for Scouts to do, many are free or low cost events, plus bigger trips for those who are more experienced. Scouts plan our yearly calendar and troop activities.

TROOP MEETINGS
Meetings are held Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the basement of First Lutheran Church. Weekly meetings are where we plan and prepare for our activities. Basement entrance from the alley, door closest to dumpster.

MEMBERSHIP
We average about 35-40 Scouts on our roster. Troop 33 is boy-run and we strive to achieve the three aims of Boy Scouting - growth in moral strength and character, participating citizenship and development of physical, mental and emotional fitness.

ADULT LEADERS
The Program is directed by the Scoutmaster and supported by Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee who volunteer their time for a variety of tasks. Parents are welcome at events and are encouraged to be active.

COSTS

The annual youth fee $167.00 which includes
        - Registration
        - Council Program Fee
        - Insurance
        - Scout Life magazine
        - Advancement awards

Dues do not include costs for outings. Activities are paid for individually. Most are free or at a minimum cost.

Over half our activities are free. A week of summer camp is usualy about $400.00. High Adventure trips vary in cost. Scouts can earn money through our fundraising programs.

FUNDRAISING

We have several fundraisers where Scouts can earn money. Besides selling popcorn, other fundraisers include operating food booths at festivals. Many boys earn their way through Scouting by participating in fundraising activities. Fundraising makes Scouting more affordable for boys.

FUNDRAISERS

      SALES CAMPAIGN
      We sell Trails End Popcorn

      FOOD BOOTHS
      We operate a variety of food booths during the year.
      These generate money and provide support for community events.

      WORK PROJECTS
      Boys work on recycling other work projects.

EQUIPMENT

Troop 33 owns tents, cooking equipment, canoes, and a fleet of trailers. Scouts don't need much to get started: a uniform shirt, sleeping bag, flashlight, eating utensils, and extra clothes.

ADVANCEMENT AWARDS
Boy Scouting provides a series of challenges through the advancement method. Each boy plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. He is rewarded for each achievement, gaining self-confidence, growing in self-reliance, and improving his ability to help others.

ADVANCEMENT RANKS
      - Scout
      - Tenderfoot
      - Second Class
      - First class
      - Star
      - Life
      - Eagle

       

KEY ADULT LEADERS

Chartered Organization Representative - Bob Snow
Committee Chairman - Chad McNett
Scoutmaster - Cliff Golden - cliffgolden@yahoo.com



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